Winter 2026 Co-op - Manufacturing Engineering

Overview

Winter 2026 Co-op - Manufacturing Engineering - 950 Stelzer Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43219. As a 2026 Winter Co-op at Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) you will be part of a fast-paced, technically focused manufacturing environment that produces KDP's beverages. Each co-op will lead high-impact projects and have opportunities to grow professionally. You will work on writing and executing multiple projects across the site and coordinate downtime and equipment improvements with site management teams.

Shift / Schedule : The KDP 2026 Winter Co-op Program runs January 5 – May 22, 2026. Full-time; 40 hours per week; Monday–Friday; 8 : 00am – 5 : 00pm. In-person at the Columbus, OH plant.

Responsibilities

• Gain knowledge in executing operational plans and projects, including Daily Management Systems (DMS) for day-to-day operations, new equipment startups, and innovative product qualifications.
• Assist with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) implementation and Lean activities, including participation in Continuous Improvement or Kaizen events and developing, implementing and improving autonomous and preventive maintenance workstreams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations to deliver targeted safety, quality, production, and cost results.
• Undertake simple project development tasks : writing / verifying specifications, maintaining product / process documentation, testing processes, equipment, raw materials and product, and validating equipment and processes.
• Contact vendors as needed.
• Analyze downtime data and maintain action plans using lean methodology.
• Collect and calculate savings data on improvement projects.
• Recommend methods for improving efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities.

Elements of the KDP 2026 Co-op Program

Total Rewards

Requirements

Please note

This position is limited to persons with permanent right to work in the United States.

We incorporate HireVue, an automated interview tool, into our campus recruitment process. Visit the HireVue information page to learn more about preparation resources.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (NASDAQ : KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America with a portfolio of more than 125 brands and strong distribution capabilities. We operate with a differentiated business model and a world-class brand portfolio, powered by a talented team anchored in our values. We strive to be an employer of choice, providing a culture and opportunities that empower our team of ~29,000 employees. We offer robust benefits for health, wellness, and personal and financial well-being, along with programs designed to enhance professional growth and development.

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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